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Welcome to the Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Abama

Taking care of oneself is essential for joyful and healthy living. Do you feel stressed or tired? Want to re-charge your energy, rejuvenate body and mind, feel and look good? Experience the balance between inner and outer beauty, between that which is visible and that which lies within. Let our skilled therapists take you on this rejuvenating journey to cheerful relaxation and well-being.

Ritual & Ceremony

Ritual & Ceremony of Siam

Polishing “Papaya Puree” Scrub followed by Enveloping Balinese Massage A delicate yet effective body polishing practice born of a Siamese ritual with an unctuous and finely grained “papaya puree” of an inviting dark tangerine color: Deliciously perfumed, skin is buffed to perfection to unveil the most superb radiance. Then, Immerse in a world of tranquility performed with a traditional Tropical Nuts Melting balm according to an ancestral Ritual massage from Bali. This escape includes gentle Thai pulling and traditional stretching movements.

Ayurvedic Ritual

Refining Aromatic Scrub with Precious and Rare Spices followed by Tonifying Indian Ayurvedic Massage Delight yourself in an ancestral ritual, inspired by a deeply rooted custom of body renewal from Java. With a fascinating earthy scent and a brilliant refining recipe featuring zesty spices and sea salts, you´ll awaken to a satin smooth skin and a stimulating sense of energy. Then, a hot oil tonifying massage, from the millennia old Indian tradition, relies on a combination of invigorating strokes. Enjoy the vanilla and cardamom fragrances of this treatment that helps to relieve muscles, encourages sound sleep and leaves skin silky-soft.

Udvartana Ritual: 50 minutes

A thousand-year-old Indian body slimming treatment that incorporates drainage techniques to help fight aqueous cellulite on the legs, hips and arms. This treatment is preceded by a warm body wrap to maximize detoxification and optimize the benefits of a concoction of ginger and Lipocare® (a patented slimming active ingredient).

Brazilian Ritual: 50 minutes

Inspired by a Brazilian Ritual, this firming and contouring treatment combines caffeine, well-known as the most powerful slimming ingredient, with a unique massage and kneading technique to fight fatty cellulite on the legs, abdomen, hips and arms. This treatment is followed by fresh, firming and purifying body wrap.

Sublime Ceremony from French Polynesia: 80 minutes

A bliss inducing ritual from the Polynesian Islands even for sensitive skin. This indigenous preparation of Monoï made of macerated Tiare blossoms, raw sugar, ground coconut powder, Ylang Ylang and Noni fruit will regenerate skin and renew the spirit. A body massage treatment inherited from The Polynesian healers and inspired by Lomi-Lomi will follow. It uses deep pressure from the therapist’s forearms and long continuous movements. Tiare flower notes accompany you all along this blissful experience of instant relief.

Massage Ritual

Enveloping Balinese Massage

Immerse in a world of tranquility performed with a traditional Tropical Nuts Melting balm according to an ancestral Ritual massage from Bali. This escape includes gentle Thai pulling and traditional stretching movements.

Tonifying Indian Ayurvedic Massage

This hot oil tonifying massage, from the millennia old Indian tradition, relies on a combination of invigorating strokes. Enjoy the vanilla and cardamom fragrances of this treatment that helps to relieve muscles, encourages sound sleep and leaves skin silky-soft.

Relaxing North African Massage Ritual

A genuine art of living massage that works on the entire body using delicately perfumed hot Argan oil. The expert hands of the massage therapist work on tender knots and tensions to eliminate toxins and muscle pains while promoting a state of pure wellness.

Soothing French Polynesia Massage Ritual

A body massage treatment inherited from The Polynesian healers and inspired by Lomi-Lomi, which uses deep pressure from the therapist’s forearms and long continuous movements. Tiare flower notes accompany you all along this blissful experience of instant relief.

Deep tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.

Foot reflexology

Abama Hot Stones Massage

Originally this treatment was used as part of the Eastern World culture, and has been used for many thousands of years. Stone massage is very effective to create a feeling of well-being, harmony and balance. This high iron content in basalt helps the stones retain heat during the massage. Overly tense muscles can hinder the massage procedure, so if your muscles are extremely tight or stiff, the heated stones may provide the extra relaxation you need for the massage to be beneficial in releasing tension and easing sore muscles.

Tui Na Massage

Hands-on body treatment that uses Chinese Taoist and martial arts principles in an effort to bring the 8 principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine into balance. The practitioner may brush, knead, roll/press, and rub the areas between each of the joints, known as the eight gates, to attempt to open the body´s defensive (wei) Chi and get the energy moving in the meridians and the muscles.

Head in the Clouds

A stress relieving massage, focusing on the pressure points of the head, face and neck to increase blood and oxygen supply to the scalp, reducing mental fatigue. It can be performed with or without oil.

Body Therapy

Purifying & Exfoliating Scrub with Traditional Black Soap

Discover this body purification process inherited from the oriental Hammam tradition. The Moroccan Beldi black soap is an ancient recipe that deeply exfoliates while satisfying skin hunger for silkiness once applied with an authentic Kassa Mitt. (This treatment is given only after the Hammam to optimize the benefit from Kassa glove scrub). Kassa glove is offered.

Refining Aromatic Scrub with Precious and rare Spices

Delight yourself in an Ancestral Ritual, inspired by a deeply rooted custom of body renewal from Java. With a fascinating earthy scent and a brilliant refining recipe featuring zesty spices and sea salts, you´ll awaken to a satin smooth skin and a stimulating sense of energy.

Polishing «Papaya Purée Scrub»

A delicate yet effective body polishing practice born of a Siamese Ritual with an unctuous and finely grained «papaya purée» of an inviting dark tangerine color: deliciously perfumed, skin is buffed to perfection to unveil the most superb radiance.

Purifying Detox Treatment With Rhassoul Poultice

A purifying and detoxifying wrap, using a therapeutic recipe of Moroccan Rhassoul Poultice. This natural Arabic clay promotes visible toning, silkiness and global detox to the skin. You feel transported to the magic universe of the Hammam. (This treatment is given only after the Hammam)

Smoothing Sublime Scrub with natural Monoï Noni

A bliss inducing ritual from the Polynesian Islands even for sensitive skin. This indigenous preparation of Monoï made of macerated Tiare blossoms, raw sugar, ground coconut powder, Ylang Ylang and Noni fruit will regenerate skin and renew the spirit

Five flowers Ritual – Illuminescence Facial

Based on ancestral Balinese Ritual, this treatment includes a purifying deep pore cleansing and blends the extracts of five tropical flowers and skin glowing patented ingredient, the Kombuchka®. A mesmerizing massage of the face, nape and shoulder muscles awakens skin vitality.

Bali Flowers Ritual Express Radiance Facial

Enjoy the delicate scents of the tropical flowers of this “express radiance” treatment, paired with a relaxing massage of the face, neck and scalp. Inspired by Balinese beauty rituals, discover the virtues of the treatment combining skin cleansing, well-being and beauty.

KoBiDo Lifting & Plumping – Fountain of Youth

This manual anti-wrinkle facial from the ancestral Japanese Ko Bi Do Ritual is associated with a unique anti-ageing active complex. Enjoy this holistic approach to lift and tonify your facial contours and effectively renew smooth and plump lines of the face and neckline. Upgrade with Precious Essence Mask: Anti-aging with Hyaluronic Acid, deeply works on wrinkles and firmness.

The Ritz-Carlton Abama Chocolate Indulgence

Regularly eaten for pleasure and used as far back as before the Olmec, it is no doubt a worldwide favorite indulgence. Chocolate contains more anti-oxidants than most of your well known anti-oxidant rich foods. This quality is recognized as what prevents free radicals from damaging the skins elastin, protein and collagen and in turn aiding in the prevention of premature ageing and skin damage. Although during a treatment, you are not ingesting the chocolate, this anti-oxidant property can still have a significant effect on your skin if regular treatments are performed.

Upgrade in Suite for couple

Why not upgrade any of your Spa treatments and relax in the privacy of our Colonial Spa suite? Your colonial time includes hydrotherapy, Steam bath, and private terrace with ocean views with beverages and fruits tasting.

Deluxe Upgrade in Suite for couple

Why not upgrade any of your Spa treatments and relax in the privacy of our Colonial Spa suite? Your colonial time includes hydrotherapy, Steam bath, and private terrace with ocean views with Champagne service in the Jacuzzi and fruits tasting.

Family & Kids Corner

Mummy & Me Relax

Enjoy a joined treatment in the privacy of our Colonial Suite and let yourself be completely pampered in this luxurious environment. Starting with a 15-minute Jacuzzi, Little Lady & Mummy will then savor a relaxing massage. To finish your experience we will leave you in privacy in the Suite enjoying 15 minutes relaxation tasting fruits and hot drink.

*Child must be between 7 and 16 years old**The signature of a disclaimer is requested before treatment

Daddy & Me

Enjoy a joined treatment in the privacy of our Colonial Suite and let yourself be completely pampered in this luxurious environment. Starting with a 15-minute Jacuzzi, Little Gentleman & Daddy will then savor a relaxing massage. To finish your experience we will leave you in privacy in the Suite enjoying 15 minutes relaxation tasting fruits and hot drink.

*Child must be between 7 and 16 years old**The signature of a disclaimer is requested before treatment

Mummy & Me Beauty

Enjoy a joined treatment in the privacy of our Colonial Suite and let yourself be completely pampered in this luxurious environment. Starting with a 15-minute Jacuzzi, Little Lady will be delighted with manicure and pedicure while Mummy pampers herself with a Facial treatment. To finish your experience we will leave you in privacy in the Suite enjoying 15 minutes relaxation tasting fruits and hot drink.

*Child must be between 7 and 16 years old**The signature of a disclaimer is requested before treatment

Hands & Feet Therapy

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama manicure or pedicure

Hands and feet are relaxed in the soothing soak to soften and revitalize skin. An invigorating exfoliation, hydrating masque and comforting massage enhance this pampering treatment. Nails are perfectly groomed and topped with a favorite color or in a natural way.

Top Coat hands or feet: 25 minutes each

Angel Hands Renewing Treatment

A hand remedy elevated to anti-ageing facial standards for your abused hands. Mesmerizing phyto-aromatic scrub, repairing mask and relaxing massage are only some of the few steps of the best well-kept secret to unveil genuine hands of an angel. (The treatment does not include nail varnish)

Light Feet Energizing Treatment: 50 minutes

Offer your tired and irritated feet an authentic foot vacation with a treatment palette of soak, scrub, wrap with an unctuous Chinese herbal and botanical cream, including a foot massage Ritual of coziness and comfort. (The treatment does not include nail varnish)

Spa Guidelines

The services and facilities of the Ritz-Carlton Spa Abama are for guests 18 years of age or older.

Spa services should be scheduled in advance. The Spa reservations agents can help plan your spa experience. Please notify the agent if you take medication or have high blood pressure, allergies, physical ailments, disabilities or are pregnant. While a few services should be avoided during pregnancy, there are treatments that can be enjoyed.

If you prefer a male or a female therapist, please make your gender request. We will always try to accommodate your personal preferences based on our daily schedule.

Most body treatments are enjoyed without clothing or disposable underwear is suggested. However, please wear whatever is most comfortable for you. During all treatments the body is fully draped except for the area being worked on and selected treatments where the protocol invites to work on the whole body in one time.

Lockers are available for personal items however If you are guest in-house, please leave valuable items in the safe in your guest room. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items. Linen and disposable flip flops are provided.

For your enhanced comfort and relaxation, we encourage you to arrive 45 min before your scheduled treatment to allow time to relax and experience our water facilities. Our water facilities are public, swimsuits should be worn.Arriving late for your scheduled treatment will simply limit the time of your treatment. It will end on time so the next guest is not delayed and the full value of your service will be charged.

Your Spa experience is your time and you should delight in it to the fullest. If you experience discomfort due to room temperature, massage pressure, music volume or any other conditions, please notify your therapist immediately.

A 7% of IGIC taxes will be added to your bill. Spa services can be charged to your hotel bill. All major credit cards and cash are accepted.

Please present vouchers, gift certificates or any loyalty cards at the time your services are rendered. Discounts do not apply to Spa packages, promotions, special events or holidays.

Gift certificates are available. Prices and services are subject to change without notice.

In-room treatments are available and will incur a 50% surcharge. Privatization or late openings are available on request. Please consult us for quotation.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you must cancel or reschedule your appointment, please notify us at least 6 hours in advance to avoid being charged the full service fee.

CONTINUE YOUR EXPERIENCE AT HOME

As part of your complete experience, our trained therapists and reservation agents will gladly recommend a skincare routine to enable to continue the benefits of your treatment at home. Our products are available to buy directly from the Spa.